NFL Week 3 Betting Trends – 9/24/2010

We are breaking down NFL Week 3’s most lopsided games, and highlighting the ones we think you should keep in mind.

Top lopsided games:

1. Buffalo Bills vs. New England Patriots

The public still likes the Patriots’ -14.5 points in their game against the Bills Sunday. That line is up from -13.5 at open. With only 16% of spread bets on Buffalo, it is not surprising that the line has been pushed up. Our betting systems are triggering on the Bills, including one from our top performing sportsbook.

Team

# Bets

Spread %

Open

Current

Buffalo Bills

19141

16%

13.5

14.5

New England Patriots

84%

-13.5

-14.5

2. Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

We are seeing some sharp money on this one. Pittsburgh has dropped from a 3-point to a 1.5-point favorite while boasting 79% of spread bets. The line dropped Monday morning, which triggered several plays from our Smart Money Plays.

Team

# Bets

Spread

Open

Current

Pittsburgh Steelers

13116

79%

-3

-1.5

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

21%

3

1.5

3. Green Bay Packers vs. Chicago Bears

On Monday Night Football the Packers are heading to Chicago to take on the Bears. The Packers are a 80% public favorite in this game, and have had their line fall from -3.5 to -3. Our system plays are have triggered only a few plays on this game, but they do support sharp money indicators.